Houston's Drag Superstars

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Kourtney Paige Van Wales as Dolly Parton. She performed in An Evening At LaCage in Las Vegas, NV., where she impersonated Madonna, Dolly Parton and sometimes Cher, when the slot called for it. Dolly "makes me feel like a million bucks!" (Everett Taasevigen photo.) less

Kourtney Paige Van Wales as Dolly Parton. She performed in An Evening At LaCage in Las Vegas, NV., where she impersonated Madonna, Dolly Parton and sometimes Cher, when the slot called for it. Dolly "makes me ... more

Kourtney Paige Van Wales as Bette Davis. "Practice, knowledge of your piece, costuming and more practice make the end result fruitful. You can't just throw a performance together and expect it to be anything but a hot mess." (Everett Taasevigen photo.) less

Kourtney Paige Van Wales as Bette Davis. "Practice, knowledge of your piece, costuming and more practice make the end result fruitful. You can't just throw a performance together and expect it to be anything ... more

Kourtney Paige Van Wales as Madonna. "I don't identity with the term 'drag queen.' I am an illusionist, an impersonator, an entertainer. There's a definite art to duplicating each woman or character I portray." (Everett Taasevigen photo.) less

Kourtney Paige Van Wales as Madonna. "I don't identity with the term 'drag queen.' I am an illusionist, an impersonator, an entertainer. There's a definite art to duplicating each woman or character I portray." ... more

"'Violet' was not named or any sort of character outside myself until a Valentine's Day party in 2009, and my first performance wasn't until June of that year while I was living in L.A." -- Violet S'Arbleu

"'Violet' was not named or any sort of character outside myself until a Valentine's Day party in 2009, and my first performance wasn't until June of that year while I was living in L.A." -- Violet S'Arbleu

"'Violet' was not named or any sort of character... Photo-4584238.61801 - Houston Chronicle

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"I think the greatest strength of any queen is to utilize her own individual strengths, and even her flaws, to bring something completely different to the audience that only she can. I sing live, which is not something most girls do." -- Violet S'Arbleu less

"I think the greatest strength of any queen is to utilize her own individual strengths, and even her flaws, to bring something completely different to the audience that only she can. I sing live, which is not ... more

"I think the greatest strength of any queen is to utilize her... Photo-4584239.61801 - Houston Chronicle

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DeyJzah Opulent Mirage can be seen performing at F Bar, Michael's Outpost and all over Houston.

DeyJzah Opulent Mirage can be seen performing at F Bar, Michael's Outpost and all over Houston.